Find Function f: Area Under Curve A & Above 3A, \(f(x_1)=y_1\)

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In summary, the function f represents the relationship between the independent variable x and the dependent variable y, and the area under the curve A is equal to or greater than three times the area above the curve 3A. The area under the curve is calculated using integration, and the point (x1, y1) represents a specific value on the curve where the function f is equal to y1. The function f can be graphed on a coordinate plane and can be used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics to analyze and predict relationships between variables. It can also be used to model demand and supply curves in economics to determine the equilibrium price and quantity of a product.
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I want to find a function f where the area under the curve is A and the area above it is 3A and \(f(x_1) = y_1\).
\[
\int_0^{x_1}fdx = A
\]
and
\[
\int_0^{x_1}(y_1 - f)dx = 3A
\]
What I tried was taking
\begin{align}
\int_0^{x_1}(y_1 - f)dx &= 3\int_0^{x_1}fdx\\
\int_0^{x_1}(y_1 - 4f)dx &= 0
\end{align}
but this doesn't seem to go anywhere.
 
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There are infinitely many such functions. The only thing that you know for sure is that $\int_0^xf(x)\,dx=x_1y_1/4$.
 

FAQ: Find Function f: Area Under Curve A & Above 3A, \(f(x_1)=y_1\)

What does the function f represent?

The function f represents the relationship between the independent variable x and the dependent variable y, where the area under the curve A is equal to or greater than three times the area above the curve 3A.

How is the area under the curve calculated?

The area under the curve is calculated using integration, which is a mathematical method for finding the area between a curve and the x-axis within a given interval.

What does the point (x1, y1) represent?

The point (x1, y1) represents a specific value on the curve where the function f is equal to y1. This point can be used to find the area under the curve A and above 3A.

Can the function f be graphed?

Yes, the function f can be graphed on a coordinate plane. The x-axis represents the independent variable x and the y-axis represents the dependent variable y. The area under the curve A and above 3A can be visually represented on the graph.

How can the function f be used in real-world applications?

The function f can be used in various fields such as physics, engineering, and economics to analyze and predict relationships between variables. For example, in economics, the function f can be used to model demand and supply curves to determine the equilibrium price and quantity of a product.

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